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Jeff Duncan reflects on career and local achievements through recent tweets

In recent tweets dated December 10 and December 12, Rep. Jeff Duncan reflects on his long-standing political career and celebrates local accomplishments such as the victory of Clinton High School's team.

By Upstate SC News | Dec 12, 2024

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Reflections from Rep. Jeff Duncan on tough decisions and leadership influences

In recent tweets, Rep. Jeff Duncan reflects on significant legislative decisions and personal influences in leadership style as he continues to serve South Carolina's 3rd District in Congress since 2011.

By Upstate SC News | Dec 4, 2024

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Jeff Duncan shares updates on honoring heroes and legislative achievements

By Upstate SC News | Nov 26, 2024

In late November 2024, Rep. Jeff Duncan shared insights on social media about honoring local heroes with flags flown over the U.S. Capitol and emphasized ongoing bipartisan discussions within Congress.

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Jeff Duncan joins DOGE Caucus; reflects on healthcare repeal efforts

By Upstate SC News | Nov 21, 2024

In recent tweets from November 19-21, Rep. Jeff Duncan announced joining the DOGE Caucus while reflecting on efforts with President Trump to repeal Obamacare and highlighting his leadership role in energy policy discussions within Congress

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Rep. Jeff Duncan shares insights on Capitol Hill experiences and disaster recovery efforts

By Upstate SC News | Nov 19, 2024

In recent tweets from November 18-19, Rep. Jeff Duncan discusses impactful meetings at Capitol Hill and announces disaster recovery efforts for South Carolinians after Hurricane Helene.

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Amount of taxpayer-funded subsidies plummet in cities associated with Anderson County in 2021

By Upstate SC News | Feb 29, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Anderson County received $2.5 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Oconee County in 2021

By Upstate SC News | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Oconee County received $451,169 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Pickens County rise or fall in 2021?

By Upstate SC News | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Pickens County received $264,854 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much did farmers in Greenville County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Upstate SC News | Feb 26, 2024

Farms in Greenville County received $545,129 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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281 Oconee County farmers received agricultural subsidies in 2021

By Upstate SC News | Feb 25, 2024

Farms in Oconee County received $1,044,453 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much in taxpayer-funded subsidies did farmers in Pickens County receive in 2021?

By Upstate SC News | Feb 24, 2024

Farms in Pickens County received $351,267 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Anderson County farmers in 2021 reached $1,286,872

By Upstate SC News | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in Anderson County received $1,286,872 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much did farmers in Abbeville County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Upstate SC News | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Abbeville County received $413,207 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Rep. Duncan Releases Statement after Greenwood Pastor Tony Foster Serves as Guest Chaplain of the U.S. House of Representatives

By Upstate SC News Report | Jul 14, 2023

Following the completion of Pastor Tony Foster’s prayer and Guest Chaplaincy duties at the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman Jeff Duncan (R-SC) released the following statement:

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Chairs Rodgers and Duncan Announce Legislative Hearing on Securing America’s Energy Future

By Upstate SC News Report | Jul 13, 2023

On July 11, House Energy and Commerce Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee Chair Jeff Duncan (R-SC) announced a legislative hearing titled “American Nuclear Energy Expansion: Updating Policies for Efficient, Predictable Licensing and Deployment.”

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Rep. Duncan Releases a Statement After Federal Judge Slaps Down FTC’s Overreach

By Upstate SC News Report | Jul 12, 2023

In response to the United States District Court Northern District of California rejecting the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) request for an injunction to delay Microsoft’s private business proceedings as they planned to merge with Activision Blizzard, Congressman Jeff Duncan (R-SC) released the following statement regarding theruling:

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Rep. Duncan Sent a Letter to President Biden Inviting him to South Carolina’s Third District

By Upstate SC News Report | Jul 6, 2023

Congressman Jeff Duncan sent a letter to the White House ahead of President Biden’s visit to South Carolina asking the president to visit South Carolina’s Third District on Thursday to meet with those most affected by his administration’s policies.

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Rep. Duncan Released a Statement Following Biden’s Unconstitutional Loan Bailout Being Struck Down

By Upstate SC News Report | Jul 5, 2023

In response to the Supreme Court eliminating the Biden Administration’s unconstitutional student loan bailout, Congressman Jeff Duncan (R-SC) released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s Biden v. Nebraska ruling:

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Rep. Duncan Celebrates the Protection of First Amendment Religious Freedoms following the Supreme Court Ruling in 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis

By Upstate SC News Report | Jul 4, 2023

In response to the Supreme Court striking down the Colorado law forcing speech, Congressman Jeff Duncan (R-SC) released the following statement on 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis:

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Rep. Duncan Celebrates the Supreme Court’s Elimination of Race-based Admissions Preferences for Colleges

By Upstate SC News Report | Jul 3, 2023

In response to the Supreme Court eliminating so-called “Affirmative Action” race-based admissions preferences, Congressman Jeff Duncan (R-SC) released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s Students for Fair Admissions Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College decision: